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Singles Sparks - CT and NY Matchmaker Insights for Singles - August 2 Edition

  • Writer: Jill Dunn
    Jill Dunn
  • Aug 2
  • 4 min read
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Hello LoVers,


Have you ever asked yourself..."If the right person walked into my life tomorrow, would I truly be ready for them?"


We spend so much time evaluating everyone else - their communication, their emotional availability, their effort - but we rarely turn the mirror around and ask how we're showing up. Before you ask, "Where are all the good ones?"ask yourself a more powerful question: Am I becoming the person I hope to find?


One simple way to find out is to ask yourself this: If someone exactly like you walked into the room today, would you want to date them? Not because of their career, appearance, or accomplishments, but because of how they show up in a relationship. Would you feel safe? Prioritized? Peaceful? That's the real relationship readiness audit.


Here's the good news: There is no finish line in personal growth. The goalposts keep moving and that's exactly how it should be. You're not looking for someone who's "finished" as there's no expectation for you to be "finished" either. You're looking for someone whose values align with yours, who's traveling in the same direction, with the same commitment to growth.


If you're ready to stop wondering where the right person is and start being intentional about finding them, let's talk. Get in touch to schedule a complimentary 15 minute call to see if my private and personalized Matchmaking service is a fit for you and let's see what's possible.


Not quite ready for full-service matchmaking? Join the Jillin' It Singles Network to be considered for current and future clients. You never know…


In this week's HOT TOPIC, we're talking about slowing down. Plus, read our TOP 3 traits of mentally healthy people. And don't miss this week's funnies at the bottom. Gotta laugh because this dating game is NO JOKE!


Check this week's Singles Spotlight to see if YOUR match is featured this week. Then, click here to schedule a 15 minute call so I can learn a bit more about you and see if my private and personalized Matchmaking service is right for you.


Big love to you always!

xo,

Jill


Incase you missed it…

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Did you know that I’m answering your dating questions on the radio every Thursday at 7:30 am on The Christine & Salt Show on 96.5 TIC? Have a question you want answered on air? Submit it here.


Listen to the Pod: Shoot Your Shot!

What does it actually take to find real connection in the age of dating apps? Matchmaker Jill Dunn, founder of Jillin' It, joins Annie & Liane to unpack why modern dating feels so exhausting — and what to do about it. Jill shares the divorce that accidentally launched her matchmaking career, how she screens singles before ever introducing them to a client, and the one mindset shift that can change your next first date. 

Listen on Spotify.



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Singles Spotlight: Is SHE Your Match?

MEN, ages 40-56, in CT and NY ... Do you take the initiative? Are you adventurous? Do you have children or are open to having more children? Are you thoughtful, intellectually curious, and emotionally steady?


If this sounds like you, you may be a match for my intelligent, warm, generous, and loyal client. A enjoys riding horses, spending time with friends over dinner, and traveling. She values presence and connection: good conversation, shared experiences, and being in the moment together. She's open-minded, realistic, and appreciates nuance. She enjoys companionship, closeness, and the joy of having someone by her side.


If you are a good match and are interested in learning more, email me!


HOT TOPIC: The Science of Slowing Down

Modern life trains us to compress moments, stacking one on top of another until the day feels like a precarious tower. We check our phones while stirring the soup. We plan tomorrow's meeting during today's conversation. Neurologically, this constant future focus floods the brain with anticipatory stress signals—spikes of cortisol and adrenaline that keep us hyper-vigilant but drain our emotional bandwidth.


Read about it here and tell me what you think!

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TOP 3: Traits of Mentally Healthy People

  1. You wake up every day and feel grateful for something: The ability to think of at least one thing for which you are grateful on a daily basis is a sign of resilience. Acknowledging these can improve your mental health if this is a regular habit.

  2. You let go of anger: If you can successfully let go of anger and stop thinking about those who have hurt you, you are more likely to have peace in your life and achieve good mental health.

  3. You are not envious of what others have: You don't spend time comparing yourself to others or to what others have. You focus on what you want and what is within your reach.


    Book a call with me to see if I can help you meet your dating goals.

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CT and NY Matchmaker Insights for Singles

The Funnies! Because You’ve Got to Laugh…


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Meme with a pensive portrait and text me after a date, plus quote: To live alone is the fate of all great souls — Arthur Schopenhauer











CT and NY Matchmaker Insights for Single

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Curious about Matchmaking? Schedule a call to see if my matchmaking service is something we should consider for you.


I’m here for you with more opportunities than EVER! Year round singles events,  The Match of the Month Blind Date Activation, Jillin' It Singles Supper Club, Solo to Sparks Dating Intensive, my private and personalized Matchmaking service, complimentary singles network and 203 Singles Facebook group, Meet Up Group, The Four Day Flip and so much more. Here for you!


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